Abu Dhabi/Islamabad, 15 August 2022 (TDI): The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Islamabad extended its congratulations to the leadership and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

The greetings were extended on the occasion of 75th Independence Day. UAE Embassy further wished for progress, stability, prosperity, and development for the country.

The Ambassador of UAE to Pakistan, Hamad Obaid Alzaabi also attended the 75th Independence Day celebrations in presence of Shahbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister of Pakistan.

In addition, the Ministers, Members of the National Assembly & Senate of Pakistan as well as heads of other diplomatic missions in Pakistan, attended the event.

Maktoum Bin Mohammed, the Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Finance also extended greetings on the 75th Independence Day of Pakistan.

He stated in the tweet that Pakistan and the UAE share strong ties and cooperation at every front. He extended congratulations and wishes for progress, peace, and prosperity to the people and government of Pakistan.

Aside from that, the Embassy of UAE lit up its building in green to celebrate the 75th Independence Day of Pakistan.

Ambassador Hamad Obaid Alzaabi also attended a celebration & lunch hosted by the Consular Section of the Embassy for employees as well as their families to commemorate the day.

Pakistan’s Diamond Jubilee  

Pakistan commemorated the Diamond Jubilee of the 75th Independence Day, yesterday. The day began with a 21-gun salute at the provincial headquarters and a 31-gun salute at the federal capital. 

At dawn, special prayers were said at mosques for the nation’s peace, unity, and prosperity. A ceremony to raise the national flag will be the focal point of the festivities. 

Similar flag-raising ceremonies also took place across the nation at provincial, divisional, and district levels. Likewise, the Pakistani Missions across the world will be hosting flag hoisting ceremonies. 

Historical Overview  

Pakistan and India were once conjoined and known as the Sub-Continent collectively. The Muslim majority region of the Sub-continent fought for their independence on the basis of the Two Nation Theory.  

The Two Nation Theory defined the differences between the Hindus and Muslims. It further explained how both religions living together as one nation were not possible.

Therefore, Pakistan emerged as an independent country on 14th August 1947, breaking away from British authority.  

Sixty million of the ninety-five million Muslims on the Indian Subcontinent became Pakistani citizens at the time of its creation. Subsequently, thirty-five million Muslims remained inside India making it the largest Muslim minority in a non-Muslim state. 

Moreover, it is pertinent to note that Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the Founding Father of Pakistan was the first Governer General of the nascent country. Whereas, Liaquat Ali Khan was chosen to serve as its first Prime Minister. 

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